Lichaj at Villa: released and looking for a new club

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  1. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Dave Marino-Nachison Member+

    Jun 9, 1999
    #1 Dave Marino-Nachison, Jan 17, 2008
    From ASD and the player's agent:

    The 19-year old ex-UNC star signed for the English Premier League club at the end of July having already suffered a metatarsal fracture, and missed the rest of 2007.

    "It has been a tough four or five months for Eric," Steve Kelly told American Soccer Daily. "But he has worked hard to get fit and he is now fully recovered from his injury, so his Villa career essentially began on the 1st of January, 2008."​

    Link:
    http://www.americansoccerdaily.com/news/lichaj150108.htm
     
  2. FirstStar

    FirstStar Hustlin' for the USA

    Fulham Football Club
    Feb 1, 2005
    Time's Arrow
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #2 FirstStar, Jan 17, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Is he in the picture for next year's U-20 WYC? He ought to be young enough if he's 19 right now.
     
  3. superdave

    superdave Member+

    Jul 14, 1999
    VB, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #3 superdave, Jan 17, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Unless he turned 19 since Jan. 1, he'll turn 20 in 2008, and won't be under 20 on Dec 31, 2008.
     
  4. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    #4 Sandon Mibut, Jan 17, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Calling Lichaj an "ex-UNC star" is a bit misleading since in his one season there he redshirted and never played a game for the Tar Heels.

    Also, Lichah was born 11/17/88 so he's about six weeks too old for current U20 team that will compete in the 09 U20 WC.
     
  5. arsenalfc08

    arsenalfc08 Member

    Mar 14, 2005
    #5 arsenalfc08, Jan 17, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Thanks for posting this! I was thinking about his guy the other day but couldn't think of his name. Hopefully he can recover fully and quickly (not too quick though, don't want to re injure) and get started playing with reserves or something.
     
  6. Principal Firebush

    Principal Firebush Smorgy Borgy Borgy

    Jun 20, 2006
    Ohio
    #6 Principal Firebush, Feb 4, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    He went 90 minutes for the Villa Reserves in their 6-0 win over Derby County Reserves. Here is a thread on VillaTalk

    From a fan who went to the game:

    He did almost score off a cross from Routledge, hitting the bar with a volley.
     
  7. USvsIRELAND

    USvsIRELAND Member+

    Jul 19, 2004
    ATL
    #7 USvsIRELAND, Feb 5, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Nice.

    He plays on the same level as Feilhaber so he should be getting a callup any time now. ;)
     
  8. SDBhoy

    SDBhoy New Member

    Jul 3, 2007
    Santa Barbara
    #8 SDBhoy, Feb 6, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    LOL, ouch. That stings a little. But seriously, he should. :D
     
  9. Tone Capone

    Tone Capone Member

    Dec 6, 2005
    SF Bay
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    #9 Tone Capone, Feb 7, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Zing!
     
  10. Smithsoccer1721

    Smithsoccer1721 Member+

    Feb 16, 2007
    Middle of the Table
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #10 Smithsoccer1721, Feb 7, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Not to try and turn this into something but after seeing Feilhaber last night I think the kid has talent and the ability to contribute at MNT level. As for Lichaj I guess we have to wait
     
  11. SDBhoy

    SDBhoy New Member

    Jul 3, 2007
    Santa Barbara
    #11 SDBhoy, Feb 7, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Agreed, in the span of about 10 minutes my anger went from being directed at Bradley for bringing him in to being directed at Derby for wondering what the hell they are doing with him?? :confused:
     
  12. drew_VT_6

    drew_VT_6 Member

    Feb 22, 2000
    Orange County, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #12 drew_VT_6, Feb 7, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    During Derby practice sessions, the ball never touches the ground in the middle third of the field. So none of the coaches have actually ever seen Feilhaber receive a pass from his teammates. Naturally they can't put him in a game without that piece in place.
     
  13. Principal Firebush

    Principal Firebush Smorgy Borgy Borgy

    Jun 20, 2006
    Ohio
    #13 Principal Firebush, May 4, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Lichaj went the distance in Villa's 2-0 win in the FA Premier Academy League Final against Man City today.

    If you look here, there are some positive comments from fans who were at the game, mostly about his long throws. Watch your back, Gooch! :D
     
  14. FCmagic01

    FCmagic01 Member

    Nov 10, 2006
    #14 FCmagic01, May 4, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    so any news on how he is progressing?? Any chance he will be called up to the first team next year?
     
  15. fscat

    fscat Member

    May 2, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    #15 fscat, Jul 20, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Anyone have any new updates on this kid with the new season about to get rolling soon?
     
  16. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #16 prowazekii, Jul 20, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Looks like he isn't to be a large part of team this year either. He has only played in one of their four preseason matches. Played 2nd half of the 3-1 loss to Lincoln City.
     
  17. supercooper

    supercooper Red Card

    Jun 23, 2008
    #17 supercooper, Jul 20, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    There is practically no scenario where he would be considered a big part of the team this year- at this stage of the season. For him even to get a crack this year, Villa will need massive injuries. (a la Spector's chance for a couple games at 18). This is a team trying to crack the top 5, and aren't going to trust that to an academy player (especially not in the planning stages)
     
  18. mcnaulty21

    mcnaulty21 Member

    Feb 6, 2007
    Wisconsin
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #18 mcnaulty21, Jul 20, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Considering how thin they are at, well every position, especially in the back, I would not be totally surprised to see him get decent time this season.
     
  19. Ghost

    Ghost Member+

    Sep 5, 2001
    #19 Ghost, Jul 20, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    And at a higher level than Brek Shea and Dominic Cervi.
     
  20. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #20 prowazekii, Jul 25, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Looks like Lichaj saw some PT vs. Walsall. Though the only mention of him in the match report is not too flattering.
     
  21. mcnaulty21

    mcnaulty21 Member

    Feb 6, 2007
    Wisconsin
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #21 mcnaulty21, Jul 25, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Yeah, but at least we know he's alive now :p
     
  22. SoccerKowboy

    SoccerKowboy BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 13, 2007
    Virginia, USA
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #22 SoccerKowboy, Jul 25, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    OT, but Frankie Hejduk is a veritable fountain of goofy quotes.
     
  23. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Dave Marino-Nachison Member+

    Jun 9, 1999
    #23 Dave Marino-Nachison, Oct 1, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    Lichaj played 90 in a 4-1 reserve win over Arsenal, surviving what seems to have been a pretty stiff hit:

    Mark Randall got Arsenal’s consolation but the night ended badly for the hosts with Luke Ayling sent off in stoppage time for a horrendous tackle on American defender Eric Lichaj.

    ...

    VILLA: Parish; Lichaj, Herd, S Simmonds, Clark; Stieber, Albrighton, G Gardner, Bannan; Weimann, Delfouneso. Subs: Collins (for Weimann, 76), Dau, Grocott, Forrester, Flanagan.​

    Link:
    http://www.sundaymercury.net/midlan...nt-aston-villa-thrash-arsenal-66331-21937802/
     
  24. dcpohl

    dcpohl Member+

    Feb 9, 2007
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #24 dcpohl, Oct 1, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    So he's playing for the reserves now? That's great news!
     
  25. wooglin12

    wooglin12 Member

    Mar 26, 2005
    Birmingham, AL
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #25 wooglin12, Oct 1, 2008
    Re: Lichaj at Villa Update

    If he gets a chance to play first team, we can have VillAmerica (because Lerner counts too dangit).
     
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